Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Galena Nuncio
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15 Abril, 2017, 22:01

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his auto through a curve during the third practice session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, A.

43 - Hamilton and Vettel lead the World Championship with the same points (43); the last time two drivers were tied at the top was after the Spanish GP in 2012 (Vettel and Alonso).

"He is at his best and he is phenomenally quick", Hamilton said of Australian Grand Prix victor Vettel. "With the results I have had, or in the wet, or even in the dry, some races with a vehicle that is not as good, to be able to be that close or reality fight for it, I am 100% sure if I had the same auto, I can do it". "I'd like to see Sebastian win, But it would also be nice to see Lewis put another notch on his gun", he said. "A couple of good runs in this heat always helps".

But, when asked if he could beat Hamilton and Vettel with the same auto they have, Verstappen had no doubt in his mind that he could challenge the both of them.

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"It's my first pole in my career in my fifth season in F1 so it took a few years but hopefully it's the first of many for me", he added.

"I think he would have won the race in China if he did not have the bad luck with the safety auto that came out at the wrong time". And even when you lose it's the same thing. "We are both giving respect and that is a great place to be".

"The team knows exactly where I am with my performance and that's what counts". Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix determined to build momentum in his bid for a fourth world title and to keep his battle with Sebastian Vettel as friendly as possible.

Hamilton was unhappy with Hulkenberg being in the way while on a slow lap, saying "these drivers are just so risky", over the radio. When he talks up Vettel in the way he does, Hamilton is also reminding Rosberg of what he will never achieve.

"When I saw the time I was a bit down as four tenths was more than I expected". He is at his best and he is phenomenally quick. "Ferrari are at their best in years". With major rule changes increasing the speed of the cars and revving up the noise level, fans are already enjoying much more value for money than in previous seasons.

Ferrari's Vettel won the season-opener in warm Australia from Hamilton while the Mercedes driver turned the tide in cooler China to beat the German for first place.

The dash to the first corner is 400 meters and flat out fast, and braking at the right time heading into it will be crucial.

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